Trade Ties: The East and West Connection

This chapter explores the intertwined histories of the East India and Levant Companies, highlighting their shared investors and trade dynamics. It narrates the fascinating journey of Anthony Jenkinson as he forges Anglo-Ottoman relations over silk and currants, alongside the cultural exchanges that occurred during this period. Moreover, it uncovers the pivotal role of alliances and correspondence between England and the Ottoman Empire amidst the backdrop of 16th-century geopolitics.